Fire engines from Macclesfield (x2), Congleton, Bollington, Poynton, Wilmslow, Birchwood, Winsford, Knutsford, Holmes Chapel,
Rapid response rescue units from Middlewich, Bollington and Poynton
The incident command unit from Northwich
The all terrain vehicle from Macclesfield
The drone unit
Aerial firefighting provided by United Utilities helicopter
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Firefighters are currently dealing with a large woodland and grass fire in Macclesfield Forest.
Crews are at the scene tackling the blaze, with additional resources on their way to assist.
Members of the public are urged to avoid the area while emergency services work to bring the fire under control. Smoke may be visible from surrounding areas and people nearby are advised to keep windows and doors closed if affected.
Please do not travel to the area and avoid blocking access routes needed by emergency vehicles.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
UPDATE 19:15 | Our Incident Command Unit is now in place, with partner organisations, including Cheshire Police and United Utilities, working alongside Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service to coordinate the response.
United Utilities is providing aerial firefighting support, dropping water onto the affected area from above, while firefighters on the ground continue to tackle the blaze with their wildfire equipment.
The incident has been sectorised, with crews working across a number of areas to try to stop the fire from spreading.
We are urging members of the public not to travel to Macclesfield Forest. We are receiving reports of people continuing to arrive in the area and, while we understand that the forest is a popular destination for walkers and visitors, it is crucial that people stay away while emergency services deal with this incident.
The fire remains ongoing and conditions can change rapidly. There is a lot of smoke in the area and there is also the potential danger of people coming too close to active firefighting operations and the flames.
Stay safe, stay away. Thank you for your cooperation and support while we deal with this incident.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
